Job summary
Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor within the West Assessment & Treatment Service (ATS), based at Hove Polyclinic.
This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled Speciality Doctor to provide medical support to Brighton and HoveWest Assessment and Treatment Service over 10 sessions. The team caseload reflects the full spectrum of mental illness in adult mental health across the city and we subscribe to the core values of collaborative and compassionate treatment using best evidence practice.
Main duties of the job
Within the ATS you will provide initial assessments and reviews, be involved in professional meetings, CPA, and Section 117 reviews as required. There are no mandatory out of hours commitments and you will have the opportunity to attend a regular academic programme. You will receive regular supervision from the Consultant Psychiatrist, and there will be opportunities for training and development.
You will be joining a committed and supportive team and will be a key member of the MDT cluster.
About us
The Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for all ages across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.
Living & Working in Brighton:
- Be spoilt for choice with Brighton's iconic seafront, vibrant lanes and array of shops and attractions
- Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns on your doorstep
- Embrace the outstanding natural beauty spots including the renowned Devils Dyke and South Downs National Park
We'd love you to join our Trust, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, recent staff survey results told us that 82% recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Key staff survey results include:
- 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
- 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work in their team
- 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description document for full details of the role and responsibilities.
If you would like to know more about the service and the role please contact either Dr Alison Chalu, Consultant Psychiatrist by email alison.chalu@spft.nhs.uk or Almas Channon (Service Manager) by email: almas.channon@spft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description document for full details of the role and responsibilities.
If you would like to know more about the service and the role please contact either Dr Alison Chalu, Consultant Psychiatrist by email alison.chalu@spft.nhs.uk or Almas Channon (Service Manager) by email: almas.channon@spft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- 4 years at full-time postgraduate training or higher or equivalent experience with at least 2 years in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional Clinical Qualifications
eligilbility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Desirable
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- 4 years at full-time postgraduate training or higher or equivalent experience with at least 2 years in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional Clinical Qualifications
eligilbility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Desirable
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
